What to do when your child avoids hard things
"I'm having a hard time striking the right balance between following my child's lead, and making sure they're also doing hard things and putting in effort."
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The ONE thing I wish I knew before leaving the school system 🎙️
You hear a lot about what you’ll need when you first choose to live life without school. The resources, curriculum options, books you should read, the local groups to join. But there's something else that matters more than any of that.
The hidden cost of being a "good student"
I've been thinking a lot about this line in my post from the other day: "We've created a world where a child's greatest achievement is being low maintenance."
What if your child hasn't found their spark yet? 🎙️
With all the talk about following children's interests and nurturing their passions early, this is a common worry. But understanding what's really happening during this stage of childhood will completely change how you see your child's play.
What to do when your child avoids hard things
"I'm having a hard time striking the right balance between following my child's lead, and making sure they're also doing hard things and putting in effort."
The ONE thing I wish I knew before leaving the school system 🎙️
You hear a lot about what you’ll need when you first choose to live life without school. The resources, curriculum options, books you should read, the local groups to join. But there's something else that matters more than any of that.
The hidden cost of being a "good student"
I've been thinking a lot about this line in my post from the other day: "We've created a world where a child's greatest achievement is being low maintenance."
What if your child hasn't found their spark yet? 🎙️
With all the talk about following children's interests and nurturing their passions early, this is a common worry. But understanding what's really happening during this stage of childhood will completely change how you see your child's play.
In 2038, the world will ask your child who they are. Will they know?
If you saw my social post a couple of days ago, you'll know I spoke about the two thousand, three hundred and forty days a child spends in a classroom during their schooling life. It’s a staggering number when you stop and think about it. For more...
Will my child ever learn to push themselves?
If we step back and let our children lead their own learning, will they ever push themselves? Will they build that muscle of perseverance, of working through challenges? Will they reach their full potential?